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Box Elder, SD

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A welcoming community centered on Ellsworth AFB

Scenic Diverse Military-Friendly Active Convenient

Located about nine miles east of Rapid City, Box Elder is a welcoming small town home to the Ellsworth Air Force Base. Renting an apartment in Box Elder means joining a close-knit community that celebrates diversity and champions a family-friendly atmosphere.

Nicknamed the Gateway to the Black Hills, Box Elder offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation at nearby destinations such as Badlands National Park, Black Hills National Forest, and Custer State Park. Direct access to Interstate 90 affords many Box Elder residents quick commutes and travels.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Box Elder, SD is $959 for a studio, $1,278 for one bedroom, $1,334 for two bedrooms, and $1,805 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Box Elder has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,278/month
689 Sq Ft
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Transportation

12

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Vandenberg Elementary - 02

Public

Grades 4-5

441 Students

5
out of 10

Patriot Elementary - 06

Public

Grades K-3

890 Students

4
out of 10

Francis Case Elementary - 04

Public

Grades 2-3

492 Students

Rating Unavailable

Badger Clark/Carrousel - 05

Public

Grades K-1

464 Students

Rating Unavailable

Douglas Middle School - 01

Public

Grades 6-8

670 Students

5
out of 10

Douglas High School - 03

Public

Grades 9-12

749 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Journey Museum
  • Museum of Geology

Airports

  • Rapid City Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.